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As we enter the holiest days of the Christian year, we do so on a night marked by three simple gifts Jesus gives his friends: a table, a towel, and a promise. Today is Maundy Thursday, the day we remember the Last Supper—Jesus taking bread and cup and saying, “This is my body…this is my blood.” Before the cross, before the empty tomb, he gathers his disciples and feeds them. Holy Communion is not a reward for the strong; it is grace for the needy. We come with honest hearts, receiving again...

Dear Beloved Detroit Lakes Family, In these challenging times, we are witnessing an unprecedented wave of division and hatred within our nation. Sadly, this fracturing touches every corner of our society, including the body of Christ. As Christians, we are called not only to bear witness to God’s love but also to actively live out the teachings of our faith in ways that embody justice, mercy, and humility. In this endeavor, we can draw inspiration from Micah 6:8, which reminds us of our...

Dear Beloved Community, As I write this, I am enjoying my last day with one grandbaby before heading out tomorrow morning, flying across the country to see another. And yet, even in the midst of my joy and season of renewal, I understand this past week has been marked by profound sadness and concern for many in our state. On January 7, Renee Nicole Good , a 37-year-old Minnesotan, was fatally shot  by an agent of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a federal immigration...